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Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 4 of 132
Decriminalizing Marijuana: A Growing ControversyThere are so many reasons why marijuana should be legalized.If marijuana was made legal it would help to reduce the crime rate in America. During the prohibition of alcohol in the early 20th century, many people became criminals because they wanted a drink. This is similar to wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Hunter S. Thompson and gonzo journalism: 3 of 16
New Journalism, Gonzo, and Thompson America's culture was undergoing great change n the 1960s and 1970s. The Beatles, The Doors, and The Grateful Dead ruled the airwaves. Hippies ruled the streets of San Francisco and other major cities. Drug use and abuse was on the rise. And amid all of this, a few American writers came... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Getting fit without spending money: 4 of 20
Prison Workout No, this doesn't only apply to prisoners. This exercise program is focused on building lean muscle without using any fancy, and often expensive, equipment. People in prison cells don't have access to elliptical or rowing machines. Some of them who aren't allowed in the prison yard don't even have access to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tips for exercising even when you don't have time: 10 of 39
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you and the majority of people see it as an integral part of good health. So, why is it that less than 30 percent of people get what they feel is an adequate amount of exercise? The number one response to this question is, "I don't have enough time in my day to exercise." Today's socie... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Sponsors have dropped him. The governing body of his sport has disciplined him. Is Michael Phelps being treated fairly in the wake of his marijuana photo scandal?: 3 of 8
The media has blown the "scandal" involving Michael Phelps smoking out of a marijuana pipe (also called a bong) far out of proportion.For one, what Phelps did isn't even wrong. Granted, smoking marijuana is illegal, but there isn't anything morally wrong with doing smoking marijuana. It is amazing how many people speak out ag... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Lose weight quickly: The best way to take off the pounds: 4 of 10
How wrestlers lose weight fastThere are many ways that wrestlers, especially at the high school level, cut weight. This is done in order to reduce weight prior to weighing in at matches or tournaments. Some, if not most of these methods can be dangerous and anyone attempting them should be cautious. It should also be noted th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The fight for women's suffrage in the US: 5 of 11
Susan B. Anthony and American Suffrage Organizations Suffrage in America has a long history that goes back to colonial times. But, most people only look at the part of the movement which last from the late 19th century up to the passing of the 19thAmendment in 1920. By the time Susan B. Anthony entered the movement in 1868 it... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Do headphones damage your hearing?: 2 of 3
Do headphones damage your ears?Headphones do not necessarily damage your ears. They can, but, if used properly, there isn't anything to worry about.I used to believe the common misconception that using headphones on a regular basis would do damage to my hearing. I believed this up until I was about fourteen years old. Eventua... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Drinking: 6 of 8
Why you should never pass out amongst friendsEddie is the type of guy we all know. He'sthat one person that no matter how much or how little he drinks he will always pass out. He will be drinking and cracking jokes one minute and be face down on the floor the next. Well, the people he drinks with grew tired of this and decide... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History How criminals become made men in the Italian Mafia: 2 of 2
In the Italian Mafia, a made man is someone who has been officially inducted into a family in the Mafia. A made man, also known as a wiseguy or a man of honor, has met certain requirements set by the Mafia and has proven themselves loyal to a family. They then go through a special ceremony where they are officially "made." Be... More..